Definition of "ham"

(anatomy) The region back of the knee joint; the popliteal space; the hock.  examples

(countable) A thigh and buttock of an animal slaughtered for meat.  examples

(uncountable) Meat from the thigh of a hog cured for food.  quotations  examples

The back of the thigh.  examples

(Internet, informal, uncommon) Electronic mail that is wanted; mail that is not spam or junk mail.  examples

Obsolete form of home.  examples

(acting) An overacting or amateurish performer; an actor with an especially showy or exaggerated style.  quotations  examples

(radio) An amateur radio operator.  examples

(acting) To overact; to act with exaggerated emotions.  examples